About this property
Travelers Rest, also known as Old Stone House, is a historic home located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built as a stagecoach stop to service the Northwestern Turnpike. It serviced the corridor between Winchester, Virginia and Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). The house is believed to have been built in two phases, in 1827 or as early as 1810, and is a stone, Ell-shaped building executed in a vernacular adaptation of the Greek Revival style. The property is now owned by The Mineral County Historical Foundation.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06000655. It was listed on July 25, 2006.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Travelers Rest listed on the National Register?
Travelers Rest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Travelers Rest?
Travelers Rest is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Travelers Rest?
The period of significance for Travelers Rest is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Travelers Rest?
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